The 30th annual "I Love America" Summer Celebration Series will kick off its first event June 30 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event is hosted by the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Department.The second "I Love America" event will be Aug. 12 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Both events will be at Wald Park in Vestavia Hills. Admission is … [Read more...]

The 62nd Our Lady of Sorrows Independence Day Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4 in the OLS parking lot.Entertainment includes karaoke, fish ponds, cake booths, a ring toss, bingo, hot wheel racing, darts, putting greens and a raffle. Raffle tickets are $5 each, and this year's grand prize is a 2011 Toyota Yaris. There will also be the annual Trash n' Treasure … [Read more...]

Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham will celebrate the Fourth of July with a day of flag making followed by a parade through the campground.Flag making will begin at 10 a.m. the morning of July 4 at the campground pavilion. Admission to the park is $1-$3. For more information call 620-2520. … [Read more...]

For the first time sine 2007, the Birmingham Barons will will celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks shows July Fourth at Regions Park in Hoover. The shows will follow a special 6 p.m. game against the Mobile BayBears, Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. General admission tickets are $7 each. For more information visit www.barons.com. … [Read more...]

Morgan Creek Vineyards in Harpersville will host its annual Fourth of July Celebration in the Vineyards from 6 to 10 p.m. July 2.Tickets are $10 and include parking, winery tours, wine tasting, fireworks and live music by Tekneek. Those who attend can bring blankets, chairs, and pack a picnic basket or purchase food onsite. Patriotic songs will play as the time for … [Read more...]